Import/export HS code 290511: Methanol (methyl alcohol)
A simple alcohol used in fuels and solvents
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| South East Wales | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 2 | -6 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DOW SILICONES UK LIMITED | 95 |
| BP OIL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 59 |
| KRONOSPAN LIMITED | 55 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 51 |
| ABBOTT LABORATORIES LIMITED | 47 |
| GREENERGY FUELS LIMITED | 46 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 44 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 37 |
| SYNTHITE LIMITED | 29 |
| INEOS ACETYLS UK LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,713,788 |
| Ireland | 1,825,455 |
| Netherlands | 1,219,109 |
| Pakistan | 857,977 |
| France | 680,289 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,926,315 | 787,473 | -1,138,842 |
| Ireland | 673,286 | 1,152,169 | +478,883 |
| Netherlands | 800,300 | 418,809 | -381,491 |
| Pakistan | 493,119 | 364,858 | -128,261 |
| France | 387,617 | 292,672 | -94,945 |
| Sweden | 178,760 | 164,169 | -14,591 |
| Jordan | 126,209 | 68,921 | -57,288 |
| Thailand | 88,468 | 98,220 | +9,752 |
| Bangladesh | 102,456 | 25,892 | -76,564 |
| South Africa | 76,777 | 47,661 | -29,116 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 200,576 |
| United States | 118,613 |
| United Arab Emirates | 17,812 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 105,078 | 95,498 | -9,580 |
| United States | 33,230 | 85,383 | +52,153 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,945 | 5,867 | -6,078 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,624,934 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,176,612 |
| Other | 337,001 |
| Air transport | 201,285 |
| Road transport | 1,057 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,478,502 | 1,146,432 | -2,332,070 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,629,432 | 2,547,180 | +917,748 |
| Other | 150,253 | 186,748 | +36,495 |
| Air transport | 126,442 | 74,843 | -51,599 |
| Road transport | 1,057 | 0 | -1,057 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,227,504 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,430,668 |
| London Gateway Port | 834,954 |
| Immingham Docks | 723,338 |
| Liverpool Docks | 599,576 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,692,150 | 1,535,354 | -156,796 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,428,331 | 2,337 | -1,425,994 |
| London Gateway Port | 478,096 | 356,858 | -121,238 |
| Immingham Docks | 403,575 | 319,763 | -83,812 |
| Liverpool Docks | 97,089 | 502,487 | +405,398 |
| London | 295,704 | 233,885 | -61,819 |
| Heysham | 251,443 | 198,692 | -52,751 |
| Holyhead | 170,594 | 266,650 | +96,056 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 157,937 | 203,385 | +45,448 |
| 000 | 150,253 | 186,748 | +36,495 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290511
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A simple alcohol used in fuels and solvents